The Smart Buyer: Its boat show season
October 6, 2014
Time to go shopping There’s no better place to check out a huge variety of boats than at a boat show. And with the fall
Time to go shopping There’s no better place to check out a huge variety of boats than at a boat show. And with the fall
Mystic Seaport pulls off a triumph with the 38th Voyage of the Charles W. Morgan Tuesday, July 12, 1841 Begins with fresh breezes from the
The recession is over. Really. Although the meaning of this statement depends on a number of variables, the sailboat industry is getting used to the
Builders have incorporated innovations and advanced technologies into their newest boats and are pleased to show them off at this season’s boat shows. • Sept.
Roann and her volunteers are hidden stars One of Mystic Seaport’s more dazzling attributes is the breadth of its collection. With 20 boats in its
An excerpt from bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick’s remarks at the ship’s New Bedford homecoming O what a glorious day this is. The last remaining American
Last month I discussed the capabilities and limitations of planing, semiplaning and displacement hulls in rough conditions. Now let’s take a look at offshore boat-handling
The seeds of the Picnic Boat were sown at the Atlantic Yacht Basin in Great Bridge, Virginia, in the 1950s. There, my father worked as
A friend in Florida admitted recently that he was back “working” the death notices. Huh? Working the what? What he did was compile all of
Has your boat sunk yet? Fortunately, none of mine have. I did have one boat that was sunk when I got it and which, despite
After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.
Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions
As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.
When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.
This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.
A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.
What many of us cherish most about time on the water are the people with whom we share it.
Mary and Chris Kelleher refurbished their Krogen 36 Manatee for their Great Loop adventure.
Before water skiing, aquaplanes skimmed across lakes and bays nationwide, launching one of America’s earliest boating crazes.
With the boating season in full swing, our editors make the case for visiting their local waters.
